Aloo – Kumro Chhechki

aloo kumro

Ingredients

  • Potato – 1 large
  • Pumpkin – 2 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Green chilies – 2-3
  • Mustard oil – 1 tbsp
  • Nigella seeds ( kali jeera) – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Water – 1/2 cup

Method

1. Wash the potatoes and pumpkins.

2. Cut the potato and pumpkin lengthwise.

3. Heat oil in a pan, wait until smoky.

4. Turn down the heat to medium, add Nigella seeds and green chillies.

5. Stir until splutter.

6. Add potatoes and mix well.

7. Fry for few minutes till the potatoes are half-done.

8. Now add pumpkins and mix well.

9. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.

10. Stir for 4-5 minutes, and add ½ cup of water, cover and cook on low heat(approx 5-7 minutes).

11. Serve hot with roti, paratha, poori.